Ceremony for conferring degrees at the Congress Centre
Pforzheim University Graduates Celebrate Success at 18th LAUDATIO Ceremony
Pforzheim, Germany - On a Friday at the CongressCentrum Pforzheim (CCP), approximately 496 graduates from Pforzheim University celebrated their successful completion of Bachelor and Master programs in the Faculties of Technology, Business, and Law. The graduation ceremony, known as the LAUDATIO, marked the 18th edition of the event.
Professor Dr. Ulrich Jautz, Rector of Pforzheim University, welcomed the guests and emphasized the career opportunities for graduates in the North Black Forest, Kraichgau, and Enz district. He highlighted the importance of technical and managerial fields such as engineering, management, business administration, and IT, with practical pathways including internships, student traineeships, and project theses in local companies like Witzenmann.
The LAUDATIO was moderated by Professor Dr. Markus-Oliver Schwaab and Professor Dr.-Ing. Henning Hinderer. Graduates were congratulated by the deans of the Faculties of Technology and Business and Law. The event was musically accompanied by the band "Miss Kavila".
Approximately 1500 guests attended the graduation ceremony, which included the presentation of degrees to the graduates. No specific employment opportunities were mentioned during the ceremony. After the ceremony, a champagne reception marked the end of the celebrations.
Pforzheim University offers advanced degrees combining engineering and business skills, fostering graduates ready to work as qualified generalists in regional industries. Local companies such as Witzenmann provide practical career entry points through internships, student traineeships, and thesis opportunities, facilitating the transition from academic to professional environments.
The University’s cooperation with local schools, like the SAP seminar course with Fritz-Erler School, underlines the encouragement of young talent for careers in IT, business information systems, and digital technologies relevant to the district’s evolving economy.
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Draht, a Professor at Pforzheim University, encouraged graduates to value Education, Decorum, and Humor as keys to their future. Graduates received an exclusive university logo pin that is not available for purchase in this form.
The LAUDATIO graduation ceremony for the Faculties of Technology and Business and Law occurs every 8 months at the Pforzheim CCP. The Faculty of Design graduates its students every semester as part of the Werkschau.
- Graduates from Pforzheim University, equipped with knowledge in engineering, management, business administration, IT, and other relevant fields, are well-positioned to transition into career opportunities in the North Black Forest, Kraichgau, and Enz district.
- Besides academic excellence, Pforzheim University emphasizes the importance of self-development and career development, offering practical pathways such as internships, student traineeships, and project theses with local companies like Witzenheim, and encouraging Education, Decorum, and Humor as keys to a successful future.
